All Over Again

Four: Let Her Go

Four: Let Her Go

"We will NOT rest until we have found my daughter!", Mr. Winters barked out to the men in white. Several cars started their engines and ran off into the deep, dark moonlight.

Anna popped out of their family limousine, "What's happening, Daddy?"

"Your sister, Anna.", he replied. "She escaped."

"What?", Anna's eyes popped out. "Why? Why would she do that?"

"I don't understand it, but I will find her, and we are leaving Pennsylvania for good.", he said sternly. Anna backed away and sat back to her seat.

"I wonder why Erin would do that...", she said to herself.

Erin

"Go faster, Jack!", I pounded into his back. The cars were gaining on us, and I don't want to return to my father... ever.

Jack didn't reply, but instead, he revved up the engine and the surroundings blurred.

There wasn't so much light in the street, but I trust him.

A car horn blasted from our right.

It was Dad's car.

The window went down and his face emerged, "GIVE ME BACK MY DAUGHTER!"

"NEVER!", Jack shouted at him and locked his eyes on the road.

My tears were spilling out of my eyes, blurring everything I saw. I listened closely to my heartbeat, which was racing like a thousand horses in a derby.

I don't know who to chose.

I'm so scared.

I'm so confused.

"Dad...", I merely shouted. "Stop..."

"No, Erin.", he shouted back. "I'm not letting you go!"

I buried my head on the back of Jack's leather jacket.

Please... Let me go...

Jack

Erin buried her head on my back... and I couldn't help but feel that I should return her to her father.

As much as I love her...

I couldn't give her what she wants.

I couldn't give her what she needs.

I couldn't give her the life she's always dreamed of.

I can't offer her the whole world, unlike her father.

I held my grip tighter on the bike, unsure of what to do. 

The road was dim, and I could barely make out any figure in the way.